Payments Strategy Advisor

Join the People Helping People

Velera is the nation's premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose : We accelerate partners' success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

The Opportunity :

We are seeking a talented Payments Strategy Advisor who will serve as a trusted partner and consultative advisor with the objective of understanding and determining the payment needs of financial institutions served by Velera. Lead a mission-focused effort to increase support by working collaboratively with leadership and product teams to execute effective strategic plans to support and drive a holistic payments strategy. This includes credit payment products, plastics and business solutions.

Day in the Life :

• Design and recommend payment strategies that align with client objectives, customer expectations, and competitive landscape.
• Develop short term and long term payments and business solutions strategy (Next 5 years).
• Guide internal stakeholders and clients through payment solutions. Ensure ease of adoption and measurable outcomes.
• Innovation Champion. Stay ahead of emerging payment trends and translate to actionable insights and opportunities.
• Cross functional collaboration. Work with product SPMs and provide assistance and collaboration of strategy for current enhancements and future opportunities.
• Leverage data for soliciting client and consumer feedback.
• Lead assigned projects including cross-functional teams in support of Velera, business unit, and / or department goals and objectives. Maintain current operational knowledge of all Velera offered products and service applications that may influence an effective outcome.
• Responsible for recognizing opportunities for addressing fraud issues, risk and exposure on behalf of Velera and its client.
• Create and present professional presentations for various meetings and client training functions. Ability to communicate via conference calls and deliver high quality PowerPoint presentations via webinars and face-to-face meetings with clients and upper management.
• Exercise exceptional communication skills with every contact with internal customers and external partners.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

About Velera

At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners.

Pay Equity

$95,800.00 - $124,500.00 Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work / Life Benefits!

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.